Program and Agenda

Program Overview

Day 1: RNA Biology, Mechanisms, and Emerging Technologies

Opening remarks by symposium co-chairs, keynote lecture, sessions on RNA biology, epitranscriptomics, circular RNAs, chromatin-associated RNAs, and spatial RNA technologies.

Day 2: RNA in Disease, Therapeutics, and Translation

Keynote lecture, sessions on RNA in cancer and immunity, RNA therapeutics, delivery technologies, translational innovation, poster presentations, and closing panel discussion.

Meeting Agenda

Day 1 – January 15, 2027
RNA Biology, Epitranscriptomics & Emerging Technologies

  • Opening Remarks – Symposium Co-Chairs
  • Keynote Lecture I – Chuan He, Ph.D.
    Transcriptional Activation by RNA Methylation
  • Session I: RNA Biology & Gene Regulation
  • Session II: RNA Modifications & Epitranscriptomics
  • Keynote Lecture II – Ling-Ling Chen, Ph.D.
    Developing Circular RNA Aptamers to Target Pathogenic Proteins
  • Session III: Circular RNAs and Non-coding RNAs
  • Session IV: RNA Technologies & Spatial Biology
  • Poster Session & Networking Reception

Day 2 – January 16, 2027
RNA in Disease, Therapeutics & Translation

  • Keynote Lecture III – V. Narry Kim, Ph.D.
    Regulation of mRNA Stability through RNA Tailing
  • Session V: RNA in Cancer and Immunity
  • Session VI: RNA Therapeutics & Delivery Technologies
  • Distinguished Journal Editors Program
  • Industry Perspectives
  • Future Directions in RNA Medicine Panel Discussion
    Closing Remarks